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Washington, D.C.

The Capitol Stones

Enormous piles of historically significant stones, dumped by Congress in a forest, and abandoned for 60 years.
Washington, D.C.

Riggs Library

A wondrous old library overlooking the nation's capital.
Elliot Carter Added by Elliot Carter
Washington, D.C.

International Spy Museum

Home to items never before seen by the public.
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Washington, D.C.

National Capitol Columns

The United States Capitol's former columns still stand.
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Washington, D.C.

Catacombs of Washington, D.C.

Franciscan monks created a facsimile of the Holy Land for North Americans who couldn’t afford the trip overseas.
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Gablenz, Germany

Rakotzbrücke Devil's Bridge

This jaw-dropping 19th-century bridge uses its reflection to form what appears to be a perfect circle.
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Centro, Brazil

Riberão do Meio

A natural waterslide in Brazil’s most expansive national park.
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Jamestown, Saint Helena

Jacob's Ladder

A grueling 699-step stairway to a heavenly view of the island of Saint Helena.
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Keswick, England

Hundred Year Stone

This unusual sculpture is sometimes partially, sometimes fully, submerged.
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Tokyo, Japan

Todoroki Valley

The only natural gorge in metropolitan Tokyo, with lots of greenery and ancient burial chambers.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Cachoeiras do Horto (Horto Waterfalls)

A trio of waterfalls inside the world’s largest urban forest.
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Cougar, Washington

Trail of Two Forests

See the imprints of ancient trees, burned and preserved by lava.
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Kamakura, Japan

Yatozaka Kiridoshi Pass

An ancient mountain-cut pass runs largely forgotten in the suburbs of Kamakura.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
Douglas, Isle of Man

Groudle Glen Water Wheel

This Victorian water wheel is affectionately nicknamed "Little Isabella."
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Rushen, Isle of Man

The Chasms

This unique rock formation has become a popular walking trail.
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Douglas, Isle of Man

The Old Fairy Bridge

This hidden bridge is where local children leave gifts and messages for the island's fay folk.
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Ballasalla, Isle of Man

Hassal Grave

Mysterious chains and iron stakes adorn this strange grave, with no explanation.
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London, England

Britain’s Oldest Door

At almost 1,000 years old, this is the oldest known door in all of Britain.
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East Sussex, England

Five Hundred Acre Wood

The forest that inspired Winnie-the-Pooh's Hundred Acre Wood can be found outside London.
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East Sussex, England

Beachy Head

England's most notorious suicide spot.
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Boston, Massachusetts

Old North Church

The site of Paul Revere's historic two lantern warning.
San Bernardino County, California

Mojave Lava Tube

A volcanic tunnel illuminated by natural skylights offers a shaded respite from the desert sun.
Added by zackofalltrades
Goodsprings, Nevada

Pioneer Saloon

The wild west is still alive and well at this authentic mining town watering hole.
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Llantysilio, Wales

Valle Crucis Abbey

This ancient abbey now lies in majestic ruin behind a caravan park.
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